CVE-2025-49218
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2025-49215. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
June 17, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 8, 2025, 9:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-49218
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer.
- Apply vendor security patches immediately.
- Review system for unauthorized privilege changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-49218.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019928 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-375/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-49218 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-49218
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-49218 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:trend_micro_endpoint_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.0.0.4013 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Trend Micro, Inc.: https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019928 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Trend Micro, Inc.: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-375/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A post-auth SQL injection vulnerability in the Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption PolicyServer could allow an attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. This is similar to, but not identical to CVE-2025-49215. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit this vulnerability. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019928 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-375/